This is the 66 GT350 of Airplanes

[1967 eight barrel]

This is a beautiful aircraft. I was a volunteer at Chino Air Museum for years while Ed. Maloney was running it. I flew under Steve Hinton.
This is one of the two P-38s the museum restored.
                                                                              -Keith

[CSX 4133]

I would have thought the P-51 Mustang would be the logical choice for the 66 GT350 of airplanes.

[1967 eight barrel]

I would have thought the P-51 Mustang would be the logical choice for the 66 GT350 of airplanes.

From a performance standpoint, I would have to agree. The P-38 is faster.

[1967 eight barrel]

I was flying the Mad Dog AKA Super 80 until they were retired in September of last year.  Compared to the 738 I'm crewing, they are antiquated. They are a workhorse that flies exceedingly well and loved by the crews assigned them.
                                                                                                       -Keith

[acman63]

This is a beautiful aircraft. I was a volunteer at Chino Air Museum for years while Ed. Maloney was running it. I flew under Steve Hinton.
This is one of the two P-38s the museum restored.
                                                                              -Keith

My uncle flew C47s in WW2   (Hump Pilot)  when the returned to Green Bay he became a flight instructor at the local airport and had a P38.  My Mom wouldnt let me ride with him in it nor would she lt me ride in the P51 he traded the P38 for a few years later.  The noise those things make flying at low level is amazing

[JD]

^^^^ ah moms never let you have any real fun - seriously too bad!

Keith just rotated the one image...

[acman63]

^^^^ ah moms never let you have any real fun - seriously too bad!

Keith just rotated the one image...

Yep. only got to go in his later cessna

[1967 eight barrel]

Jim:  The Allison V12 running in tandem is very distinct. Just like the Merlin powered Mustangs.  A low approach with wide-open throttle raises the hair on the back of my neck every time I hear it.
The P-38 was unique for its time. It has a control collum similar to the MD 80 I posted. It had a steering wheel instead of a stick. It also has roll down windows on each side over the wing. 
A lot of airmen lost their lives flying the hump. C46, C,47 and B24s made that run. 
When I started working land navigation in the military we didn't have GPS. We used a lensatic compass, a template for MGRS and the stars. Finding your way by the stars is a lost art with most who served post the early 90's. The PLGR was just coming on line when I exited in service in '90.
                                                                                       -Keith

[eric lipper]

This is one of my other old beech products.  Spent 6 years on a trailer behind my shop.  Went to Oshkosh three years ago and got a grand champion.  Nothing like an E-225-8 to take your stress away.

[Chris Thauberger]

I hadn't realized there were so many aircraft enthusiasts here on the forum.

My new project is restoring a Piper PA-12.

Right now its a sea can full of parts and a blueprint

[1967 eight barrel]

Where's the Continental at?  That aircraft has been in production since the late 40's. Hard to believe.

                                                                      -Keith

[1967 eight barrel]

Chris: I learned to fly in a Piper PA-28.  I miss the ease of small aircraft.  Much different from a 73-800.
                                                                           -Keith

[eric lipper]

Where's the Continental at?  That aircraft has been in production since the late 40's. Hard to believe.

                                                                      -Keith

Here she is.

[eric lipper]

This is my favorite bird.  1984 Aerostar 700P which was a one year only version.  25 made.  At least three have been destroyed so its a pretty rare bird.  Nothing better than a piston plane that trues at 270 knots at FL 250.

[1967 eight barrel]

The 700P is an outstanding twin. I have flown the 601P a couple of times.  350 HP Lycoming sixes were responsive and the aircraft has incredible rudder authority.
I wouldn't mind a few hours on a 701P.  I have only seen a few of them over the years. They are relatively rare.

                                                                                                  -Keith